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• Running in New Cars 5 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  It's the first brand new car I've ever bought and I want to look after it well. How carefully does it need to be run in? One piece of advice suggested keeping it to 4000 revs for the first 1000 miles and then increasing it by 500 revs for every 1000 miles driven. However, with an average 10,000 miles driven in a year, it would take me about 9 months before I could completely use the car's full potential.
• m4 speed limit 24 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  the only case of speed limits rising anywhere I have heard of recently... and probably a sign that theyre finally realising that stupid bus lane isnt the way to run a motorway and causes more problems than it solves etc etc also the buses from reading into london which were a large part of the traffic down it have stopped, as the bus company couldnt run any cheaper than the train, so it pretty much leaves tourist doing the run to the airport very occasionally - when often the bus will go up another lane anyway...
• Monthly Running costs for Used Cars 29 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  I'm trying to find out average monthly running costs for used (1-3 years old) cars - any ideas where to look? Car Mags are very good for data for new cars (insurance, pence/mile, depreciation, service costs) but I'm looking for similar data for used cars.
• volts wagon or Mercedes - Passat or E Class 6 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Appreciate there is a difference, driven both, like the idea of a Mercedes but wondering if anyone has any experience of what the ongoing maintenance repair costs are like compared to a Volkswagen Passat because I'm expecting to run this up to a probably around 150000 miles and 10 years old and want to get some idea of what the running cost and repairs are likely to be in comparison
• Honda cbr400 - Honda cbr400 rr ( baby blade ) . 16 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  The machine hasn't been run for two years . It did run perfectly , but due to my age , and the bike not being with me , ( garaged elsewhere ) it now won't start. Do i sell it as scrap or pay someone to look at it . I could fix whatever the problem is , but can't due to age , kneeling and so on .
• Renault laguna11 - Intermittent 29 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  The car starts ok I drive about four hundred yards and the car lacks power throttle is air wire then about ten seconds later the car is normal and will run most of the time with out problem I now have management light on went to garage he said it was intermittent on number one cylinder and fitted new coil but after a short run it was just the same as anyone had this problem
• 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Why don't manufacturers use the engine management system of diesel cars to alert the driver when DPF regeneration is in progress,with a message advising that the engine should be kept running until it is completed? Similarly, when a turbo has been running under heavy load, the EMS could intervene to prevent the driver switching the engine off until it's had a chance to cool off. With all the advanced technology in modern cars, why can't they act to protect the engine from driver misuse?
• 2013 Dacia Duster Laureate 1.5 4WD - Coasting 7 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  A 4x4 being towed whilst all wheels are in road contact is surely the same as coasting, the only difference is, when coasting, up to lights, etc, the engine will be running. Does that negate any malfunction with the running gear?  Thanks in anticipation.   BeeJay
• Toyota Avensis 2.2td d cat - starting problems 13 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  problems starting replaced glow plug relay glow plugs fuel filter and battery will start if jumped from another car but after it's been for a run struggles to start again no lights on dash feels like I'm running out if ideas sometimes takes up to 12 goes to start it and sometimes won't start at all any ideas
• volkswagen transporter shuttle 2005 1.9tdi - tempetature dropping as van is running 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  timimg belt done and water pump and thermostat changed all new parts from main dealers. yet its still dropping from hot to cold air while in idle. does...
• Vauxhall Corsa B 1.2 sxi - Running problems 3 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hello there, im new to this forum & would be greatful for any help. My Corsa starts fine but after a little drive (which was longer, but now not the...
• Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel - Nissan qashqai starting problems. 23 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  My qashqai starts from cold runs 10 seconds then cuts out, leave it 15 minutes try again it will start again. Sometimes it is possible to get it to accelerate up beyond the cutout and then it will run all day. it started 7 days ago and is getting worse.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 2004 - Overheating when heater turned to cold 29 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Car runs perfect when heater is turned to hot. Car boils up when heater turned to cold return to hot and car runs perfect again. Head gasket checked all ok. Heater blows hot and cold air. All pipes feel right.
• Renault Espace - External air temperature sender/sensor 4 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi My 2000 Espace will only run cleanly once the air temperature on the dash shows 8 degrees or more. It always starts fine but misfires badly below this temp. Once above 8 degrees it runs fine. I'm guessing an engine management fault but would like to replace the sensor first if only I could find it!
• Fiat Ducato - Clunk 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  The problem I have is when I start the vehicle as soon as I let go of the key there is a clunking sound from the engine, it stops as soon as engine starts running....The engine runs fine. Any ideas would be appreciated.   Could it be the engine mounts, there is only 20k miles on the clock
• MPVs - best versatile MPVs 29 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I am looking for an MPV that does the following: 1) Is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays). 2) Can be used as an occasional camper/ seats fold flat to form a double bed. 3) Seats fold away to carry stuff as one would in a small van.
• vw bora 1.9pd - car wont start after running low on fuel 17 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  i ran low on diesal now car wont start  changed crank shaft sensor  rac sprayed easy start it tried to start but still wouldnt   ...
• Ford C-max 1.6 Tdci - Cooling system 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  A few days ago I noticed that the radiator fan was running whenever I started the car - is that normal? It was a frosty morning. Yesterday I noticed that it took approx 20 miles for the temp gauge to come up to usual running temp -  needle almost vertical, moving erratically on the way.
• SEAT Ibiza III - Coolant Leak 5 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I've a 2006 Seat Ibiza Stylance, 1390CC Petrol, 5DR, Manual which has a slow coolant leak. Loses about 750ml after a 3 or 4 short runs 3-4 miles or after a long run > 30 miles. Can't see any puddles or any visible wet patches. It's done about 45,000 miles. Any suggestions as to how to locate the problem?
• Peugeot 306 dt lx - Wiring loom 24 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  It appears as though there are plugs for fog lights to be fitted. If I got lights and a new headlight stalk that has the fog switch would they run on the existing loom or am I going to have to run my own wires and switches etc. Thank you.